Chanel nails it

Beauty Trends

Chanel knows how to make headlines. With the recent buzz about nail art, Chanel characteristically bucks the trend by proclaiming that French manicures are back.

We’re not one to quibble with Chanel – its nail polishes have a cult following and the house has convinced us to wear everything from dark red to khaki, thanks to its creative director of make-up, Peter Philips.

“We did a discreet, shiny French manicure,” explains Philips. For the S/S 2013 show, the models had their nails painted in the Ballerina shade, and the tips were finished off in the new Chanel colour, Eastern Lights, which will be part of the upcoming exclusive Hong Kong Collection Chanel, in store from March next year.

Our top tip for French manicures? Make sure you use tape to keep the line clean and keep in mind how your choice of two colours will complement each other. And if you’re after the Chanel look, get your name on a waiting list for Eastern Lights now. With Chanel nail polishes historically selling out in the past and going for untold sums on eBay, you have to be quick.

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